Activities of Nickolay MLADENOV
Plenary speeches (22)
Women's rights in Afghanistan
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Situation in the Middle East/Gaza Strip (debate)
Gas supplies by Russia to Ukraine and the EU (debate)
Public contracts in the fields of defence and security (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Certain issues relating to motor insurance (debate)
Certain issues relating to motor insurance (debate)
Palestinian prisoners in Israel (debate)
Stabilisation of Afghanistan: challenges for the EU and the international community (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Internal market in electricity - Conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity - Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators - Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers (debate)
Afghan journalist Perwiz Kambakhsh - The case of the Iranian citizen Seyed Mehdi Kazemi
The European Union's role in Iraq (debate)
Situation in Pakistan following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto (debate)
A more effective EU policy for the South Caucasus - A Black Sea Regional Policy Approach (debate)
Combating the rise of extremism in Europe (debate)
Shipping disaster in the Sea of Asov/Black Sea and the subsequent oil pollution (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The humanitarian situation in Gaza
Dangerous toys manufactured in China (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Reports (1)
REPORT on certain issues relating to motor insurance PDF (151 KB) DOC (86 KB)
Opinions (2)
OPINION Draft opinion on the implementation of community funds in Afghanistan
OPINION Proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2003/109/EC to extend its scope to beneficiaries of international protection
Written declarations (1)
Amendments (120)
Amendment 3 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to its resolution of 5 June 2008 on implementation of the European Security Strategy and ESDP1 and particularly paragraph 26 thereof, which expresses Parliament's opinion that "the 40th anniversary of the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on 1 July 2008 must be seen as an opportunity for the EU to promote the need for nuclear disarmament in its Strategy Against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, with a view to the Preparatory Committees for the forthcoming NPT review conference" and reiterates its view that "this includes the need for the 'recognised' nuclear weapons powers to put forward disarmament initiatives, to make Europe a nuclear- weapon-free zone, and to conclude a global convention banning nuclear weapons",
Amendment 4 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
Amendment 8 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the UN Security Council resolutions relating to issues of non proliferation and nuclear disarmament, especially resolution 1540 (2004),
Amendment 9 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I), which will expire in 2009, and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT),
Amendment 15 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. stressing the importance of issues of nuclear proliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy which both constitute, apart from disarmament, main pillars of the NPT,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, both to state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security,
Amendment 18 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. recalling the commitment of the EU to make use of all instruments at its disposal to prevent, deter, halt and if possible eliminate proliferation programmes causing concern at global level, as clearly expressed by the EU Strategy against proliferation of WMD adopted by the European Council on 12 December 2003,
Amendment 19 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. stressing the need for the EU to intensify efforts to counter proliferation flows and proliferation financing, to sanction acts of proliferation and to develop measures to prevent intangible transfers of knowledge and know-how via all instruments available including multilateral treaties and verification mechanisms, national and internationally coordinated export controls, cooperative threat reduction programmes and political and economic levers,
Amendment 33 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 34 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. welcoming the EU support given to the IAEA initiative for the internationalisation of the nuclear fissile cycle initiative, to the monitoring and verification system applied by the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and to the Zangger Committee (NPT Exporters Committee),
Amendment 36 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital F
Recital F
F. welcoming the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Protocol initiative, presented by Mayors for Peace to the Preparatory Committee of the Eighth NPT Review Conference in May 2008 in Geneva, which has already gained the endorsement of over 500 city representatives as a logical follow-up to their five-year-long plea for a world free of nuclear weapons as from 2020: the so- called "2020 Vision",
Amendment 37 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 42 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital I
Recital I
I. considering the speech made by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in New York on 24 October 2008, on the occasion of United Nations Day, in which he presented his five-point plan for nuclear disarmament, which included a call for the implementation of the NPT through negotiations on a package of agreements or a nuclear weapons convention, and which highlighted the Model Nuclear Weapons Convention, previously circulated by him, as a useful starting-point,
Amendment 43 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital K
Recital K
K. welcoming the speech made on 9 December 2008 by Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the CFSP, at a conference on "Peace and Disarmament: A World without Nuclear Weapons", in which he welcomed the fact that the question of nuclear disarmament has again moved to the top of the international agenda, and underlined the need for the EU to mainstream non-proliferation in its overall policies,
Amendment 52 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 53 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) make substantial progress on the G8 Partnership initiative, the Proliferation Security Initiative and the Global Threat Reduction Initiative, and push for the early entry into force of the CTBT; approve expeditiously the Joint Action on the IAEA nuclear fuel bank and related measures within the Instrument for Stability;
Amendment 59 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 61 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) deepen its dialogue with the new US administration and all nuclear-weapons powers, with a view to pursuing a common agenda aimed at thprogressive creaduction of athe nuclear- weapons-free worldarheads stockpile; in particular, support US and Russian steps to substantially reduce their nuclear weapons as agreed in START I and in SORT; press for ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty;
Amendment 75 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) establish a constructive dialogue with all countries possessing nuclear weapons on European territory – as well as with NATO – with a view to making the European continent progressively a nuclear-weapons-free zone, in accordance with Article VII of the NPT, well before the year 2020;
Amendment 80 #
2008/2324(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Pledges to submit the Model Nuclear Weapons Convention to the national parliaments of the Member States with a view to promoting negotiations, raising public awareness, combating nuclear proliferation, identifying steps towards nuclear disarmament and indicating national measures that could be taken to support and implement that Convention;
Amendment 59 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that the EU’s partnership with Russia must be based on a coherent strategy and a clear commitment by both sides to acting in full respect for international law and for their bilateral and multilateral agreements; in line with the European Council Presidency conclusions of 1 September and 15-16 October 2008, underlines that Russia must comply with the commitments it entered into under the agreements of 12 August and 8 September 2008; is convinced, therefore, that there can be no normalisation of relations until RussiaRussia’s agreement to allows international observers to monitor the situation in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and its fully compliances with the terms of the 6-point plan are necessary for the normalisation of EU-Russia relations;
Amendment 72 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that, following its substantial contribution to the reconstruction efforts in Iraq, the EU should, in close cooperation with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, focus its activities on strengthening the rule of law and institutions in that country, on promoting respect for human rights and on supporting the reconciliation the EU should strengthen its engagement with Iraq and, in cooperation with the Government and the UN, support the process of developing democratic institutions, the rule of law and respect for human rights; welcomes the extension of the EUJUST LEX mission and the procgress not only within Iraq but also as between Iraq and its neighboursmade in preparing the first ever trade and cooperation agreement between the EU and Iraq;
Amendment 73 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. CallRemains con the EU to develop a more effective and comprehensive cerned about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its open threlationship with Iran which, besides dealing with the nuclear issue, covers also trade and energy cooperation, regional stability and, last but not least, good governance and respect for human rightss to the existence of another nation; calls on the EU to pursue an effective strategy which, while supporting energy cooperation, regional stability, good governance and human rights, contributes to international engagement aimed at resolving the nuclear issue;
Amendment 77 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that the EU should promote a new approach to Afghanistan, opening the door for a negotiated settlement and focusing more on the rule of law, good governance, the provision of basic services, economic development andions between the Afghan Government and those elements that are willing to accept the constitution and relinquish violence; notes that assistance should focus more on the rule of law, good governance, the provision of basic services, with particular attention being paid to health, and economic and rural development, including through the promotion of real alternatives to opium production;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2224(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the policy areas of consumer protection and the internal market to be of the utmost importance in communicating Europe to consumers and businesses; calls on Member States to increase efforts to communicate the benefits of the Single Market at national, regional and local level; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote and strengthen interactive communication by electronic means such as blogs and social networks such as Facebook, MySpace and so on;
Amendment 16 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the pooling of efforts and capabilities at the EU level is crucial in overcoming the combined effects of the increasing costs of defence equipment and the existing limits on defence spending;
Amendment 54 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the European Union has to define more clearly its ambitions concerning its role in the world; is of the opinion that the European Union should not try to become a superpower like the United States, but that it should instead guarantee its security and security in its neighbourhood and contribute to a multilateral global system of security;
Amendment 82 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets that Russia’s disproportionate response to the outbreak of violence in the Caucasus and the recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states have plunged the West’s relationship with Russia into a crisis; notes with concern that this violation of international law has severely damaged the Euro-Atlantic partnership with Russia and its standing in the world;
Amendment 88 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the European Union took concerted action onWelcomes the concerted action by the European Union in response to the Russian challenge; points out that the rapid reaction of the European Union, which led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement, has demonstrated its capacity for crisis management and common action;
Amendment 140 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes the decision taken by the Steering Board of the European Defence Agency on the 10th of November 2008 and launching the work of the Agency on establishing a European Air Transport Fleet, takes note of the Declaration of Intent on participation in this initiative signed by the Defence Ministers of twelve Member States;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 18 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 47 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas NATO and the EU enlargement process should be mutually reinforcing and coordinated in order to secure stability and prosperity in the European continent,
Amendment 58 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas our collective defence is based on a combination of conventional and nuclear forces adapted over the years to correspond to a rapidly changing environment; whereas the ultimate guarantor of military security for the AlliesEurope is the strategic nuclear forces of the Alliance,
Amendment 84 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the diversity of interests inherent in a Union of 27 or more Member States – in other words, the mosaic-like composition of the EU – gives it a unique character and the potential to intervene, mediate and help in different parts of the world, unlike any other major power; hopes that the existing military capability of the EU will develop into a credible force enabling the Union to exploit its unique abilities in the fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution and complementing its broad range of civilian crisis management mechanisms;
Amendment 92 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the prospect of Euro- Atlantic integration of democraciesa strong and vibrant transatlantic relationship is the best guarantor of security and stability across Europe and of respect of the principles of democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 105 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the updating of the ESS as part of the European Union's commitment to defining and protecting European security interests and thus making it possible to create a strategy for tackling the threats of the 21st century; notes that this strategy can only be fully implemented through a revivedshould take into account EU- NATO cooperation consensus, based onand aim at setting up a common approach to security policies, bas well as a renewed anded on a common security consensus between the EU and the United States of America, reflecting the common values and goals of these two democracies;
Amendment 122 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that all democracies should be united in their efforts to build stability and peace, and thus join with all intergovernmental organisations in promoting these goals; regrets profoundly that the doctrine of non-alignment, inherited from the Cold War era, undermines the alliance of democracies to the benefit of undemocratic and not yet truly democratic powers; regrets that, in the name of a doctrine of non-alignment,Regrets that certain Member States opted out of the joint responsibility provided for by the solidarity clause contained in the Treaty of Lisbon;
Amendment 134 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the fundamental role of NATO, in the past as well as today, in the security architecture of the Europe; nottakes that for the majority of EU Member States, which are also NATO allies, the Alliance remains the foundation of their collective defence; therefore takes the view that the only meaningful way to organise the future collective defence of the EU is within the Alliance view that a vibrant North Atlantic Alliance and a strong transatlantic partnership remain the cornerstones of collective security in Europe;
Amendment 151 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the view that the EU and NATO could strengthen each other by avoiding competition and developing greater cooperation based on a combined spectrum of action, with each covering parts of the spectrum that the other cannot presently cover, which will also help make savings;
Amendment 202 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that an EU Operational Headquarters wshould complement the current NATO command structures and should not in any case lead to the creation of an EU caucus inside the NAC which could further undermine NATO's transatlantic integrity; is of the view that development of the EU and NATO should not under any circumstances lead to any degree of disintegration in the Alliance and that an adequate level of international credibility must be maintained;
Amendment 227 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Proposes that those NATO Allies that are candidatecandidate countries for EU accession should at this point at least be given the status of Associate Members of the European Defence Agency, and that they should thereafter should be further, more thoroughly and more permanently involved in ESDP in the spirit of being likely future members;
Amendment 230 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 250 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the fact that, at the NATO summit held in Bucharest, the Allies recognised the value that a stronger and more capable European defence brings, and that the Alliance reconfirmed its commitment to continue enlargement; regrets that at the same summit the Allies postponed the NATO Membership Action Plan for Georgia and Ukraine, when instead continued support should be given to the democratisation process of Ukraine in the spirit of the Orange Revolution; notes that for many European Neighbourhood Policy countries, and with a view to their democratic development, the open-door policy which stems from the very founding principles of the EU is of the utmost importance;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that the Afghanistan Compact concluded between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the international community on the occasion of the London Conference in 2006 is the mutually binding framework for reconstruction and state-building in Afghanistan;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission and Member States to ensure that their programmes and activities, particularly at provincial level, are fully in line with the Afghanistan National Development Strategy and in keeping with the commitments made by all parties on the occasion of the Paris Conference;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the UCP Directive as landmark legislation in the area of EU consumer law, the transposition, implementation and enforcement of which will be a crucial source for the future developments of EU consumer law;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Commission should either submit a proposal for an amendment to the MCA Directive to include a "black" list of practices that are to be considered misleading, o; urges the Commission to consider extending the scope of the UCP Directive to cover B2B contracts with specific regard to point 21 of Annex I thereto; requests the Commission to report by December 2009 on the measures taken;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Observes that several Member States have disaggregated the "black list" contained in Annex I to the UCP Directive in transposing and implementing it in their legal systems; considers that splitting-up the black list in different pieces of national legislation creates confusion for undertakings and might lead to distortions in the application of the UCP Directive; asks the Commission to work with Member States in adapting their national legislation so that "black lists" are visible and useful for consumers to the greatest extent possible;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that some Member States have provided that only certain regulatory bodies may enforce national rules adopted in implementation of the UCP Directive and have not made provision for a direct right of redress for consumers, who thus are not entitledempowered consumers to bring claims for damages resulting from unfair commercial practices; calls on Member States which have not already done so to consider the necessity of giving consumers a direct right of redress in orderthe appropriate tools to ensure that they are sufficiently protected against unfair commercial practices;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages the Commission to develop more efficient implementation monitoring tools, such as sweeps, in such a way that the enforcement of consumer protection law can be improved; asks the Commission to consider the feasibility of integrating sweeps into the Consumer Scoreboard monitoring mechanisms;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Highlights the importance of reasonable, timely and accurate data and information for the adequate monitoring of consumer goods markets; notes the key role of business and consumer organizations in providing such data;
Amendment 16 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of cross-border enforcement for the functioning of the internal market; calls on the Commission to further develop the use of the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network in such a way that cross-border law enforcement can be improved; underlines the need to further raise awareness of the European Consumer Centres Network;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that the monitoring of transposition, implementation and enforcement is a resource-intensive exercise; considers, therefore, that the Commission should be given appropriate human resources to police implementation more effectivelyorganize its resources more effectively so as to better monitor and coordinate enforcement;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. Wwhereas there is broad consensus that market mechanisms alone cannot fully ensure consumers' best interests in the energy sector; therefore, a strong focus should be put on universal public service obligations, other public service obligations (PSO) andprotecting consumer interests in the energy sector, protection of the rights of all energy consumers and raising consumer rightawareness,
Amendment 8 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the absolute need of a more binding nature of this Charterto strengthen consumer protection on energy issues and to use this Charter as a guiding tool for European and national authorities, as well as private entities, in order to ensure and enforce consumer rights effectively;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 18 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to ensure the protection of universal rights, especially as regards access to energy for different social, economic and regional groups through stability and security of supply, as well as the effectiveness of networks, by promoting cooperation at regional level between Member States and neighbouring countries with a European perspective;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that European electricity and gas prices must be reasonable, easily and clearly comparable, and transparent and based on actual energy consumption. The transparency and predictability of published prices, tariffs, indexation mechanisms and conditions must be further improved through a comprehensiblve and easily accessible calculation methodunderstandable set of information tools or through any other communications forms, communicated beforehand to and monitored or approved by the independent national regulator;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Asks the Commissions to carefully examine the possibility of developing and, after consulting Parliament, financeing pilot projects for the provision to individual consumers of ‘smart meters’, accurately reflecting actual energy consumption and time of use; underlines the importance of promoting and supporting industry in its efforts in this regard;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on Member States to put in place a physical single entry point for any consumer information request, thus facilitating consumer access to information and at the same time ensuring that information is available as close to consumers as possible in terms of place, time, tools and thoroughness;
Amendment 39 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. DeplorNotes that Member States have made only limited use of targeted public service obligations (PSO) to address vulnerable customers and that only a very limited number; calls ofn Member States has developed any form of social default tariff; and calls Member States to set up such social default tariffto address vulnerable consumers through social assistance policies or other equivalent measures;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on Member States to put in place, as close to consumers as possible, a common entry point for any type of consumer complaints;
Amendment 52 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. An independent energy ombudsman shall be established in every Member State and charged with an efficient treatment ofCalls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that ombudsmen are empowered to effectively treat complaints;
Amendment 57 #
2008/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the sustainable development of energy services; emphasises the important role of consumer organisations and NRAs in promoting sustainable consumption by means of drawing the attention of both consumers and companies to, in particular, the energy mix, climate change and the influence of consumers on the development of the sector;
Amendment 76 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007/EC
Article 6 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By 1 July 2010 at the latest, theeach home providers shall provide a "Cut-Off Limit" facility whereby they offer and keep available to all their roaming customers, free of charge, the possibility to specify in advance a maximum financial limit, expressedto all its roaming customers, free of charge, a facility which provides information on the accumulated consumption expressed in volume or in the currency in which the roaming customer is billed, for their outstanding charges for regulated data roamregulated data roaming services. To this end, the home provider shall make available one or more maximum usage limits for specified periods of use. One of these limits shall be close to, but not exceed, 50 EUR (excluding VAT) or 20 MB per monthly billing spervicesiod.
Amendment 89 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007/EC
Article 6 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
When this Cut-Off Lever the usage limit is reached, the home provider shall, either automatically or upon customer request, immediately cease to provide the roaming customer with regulated data roaming services, unless and until the roaming customer requests the continued or renewed provision of those services.
Amendment 99 #
2008/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 717/2007/EC
Article 6 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 17 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, whilst previous enlargements have undoubtedly been a success both for the European Union and for the Member States which joined it, this is no guarantee that such accelerated pace can be sustained furtherand have contributed to the stability, development and prosperity of Europe as a whole,
Amendment 24 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas there is no guarantee that an accelerated pace, similar to that of the fifth enlargement, can be sustained in the future,
Amendment 27 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas this strategy cannot therefore be reduced to a simple negotiating methodology but should involve ais much more than a negotiating methodology, reflecting as it does the core belief that the European Union should remain a community of shared values and is intricately linked to the debate on the Union's objectives, covering both the Union's ownits future and its role in the neighbourhood and the world,
Amendment 38 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Union's Enlargement Strategy should be part of a more diversified array of external relations policies, reconciling the Union's geo- strategic interests with our neighbours' diverse expectationsbroad array of policy instruments designed to consolidate democracy and build stability and social development in our neighbourhood and to enhance the Union's role in the world,
Amendment 49 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas these policies should encompass the variety of situations prevailing in our neighbourhood, notably in those countries which have candidate status and have started negotiations, those which have candidate status but have not yet started negotiations, those which have membership prospects, those which have a European integration goal and those which merely wish to have close neighbourly ties with the Union,
Amendment 58 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas these policies should be complementary and mutually permeable, that is to say, should allow a given country to move from one type of contractual relationship with the EU to another, if the necessary internal and external conditions are fulfilled,
Amendment 63 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, as stated in its above- mentioned resolution of 13 December 2006, countries with European prospects should benefit from a close bilateral or multilateral relationship with the EU, matching their specific needs and interests; whereas this option, which entails a broad spectrum of operational possibilities, would grant partner countries a stable, long-term perspective of institutionalised relations with the EU and provide the incentive necessary to foster stability, peace and, democratic and economic reform in the countries concerned,
Amendment 79 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its firm commitment to the countries with which it has started membership negotiations and to the countries whichall candidate countries and to those that have been given clear membership prospects, with the understanding that full compliance with the Copenhagen criteria and compatibility with the Union's integration capacity must be fulfilled before these countries can join the Union;
Amendment 84 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its firm commitment to all of the countries with which it has started membership negotiations and to the countries which have been given clear membership prospects, with the understanding that full compliance with the Copenhagen criteria and compatibility with the Union's integration capacity must be fulfilled before these countries can join the Union;
Amendment 92 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 107 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that integration capacity reflects the Union's ability at a given poito cont in timue to decide and thus to achievpursue its political objectives, in particular the aim of promoting economic and social progress and a high level of employment in its Member States, of asserting its identity and its ability to act independently on the international scene, of promoting the rights and interests of Member States' nationals and European citizens alike, of developing an area of freedom, security and justice, of fully maintaining and building on its acquis communautaire and of upholding fundamental rights and freedoms, as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 124 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that this ability not only has institutional and financial implications but also involvesdepends on sufficient political, social and economic cohesion within the Union;
Amendment 153 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Therefore takes the view that every enlargement must be followed by adequate consolidation and political concentration, that is to say, by a serious reassessment of the Union's policies and means in order to ensure consensus around such policies and to focus on objectives which respond to the expectations of oEuropean citizens and which guarantee the viability of the Union as a political project;
Amendment 168 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Warns, therefore, that further enlargement without adequate consolidation could lead to a Union of multiple configurations, with core countries moving towards closer integration and others lying at its margins, and that this scenario would have seriously detrimental implications for the Union's capacity to act – since it would weaken its institutions, for the stability of some of its Member States – since it would make themsuch a development is likely to weaken its institutions, make Member States more vulnerable to external pressure, and forundermine its credibility as global actor – since it would undermine its already precarious unity in external affairs;
Amendment 187 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is also convinced that the Enlargement Strategy should be flanked by a more diversified range of external contractual frameworks and that these frameworks could be structured as mutually permeablea set of concentric circles, with countries being offered the opportunity, under strict but clear internal and external conditions, to movadvance from one status to another if they so wish and if they fulfil the criteria pertaining to each specific framework;
Amendment 237 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes in this context the Commission Communication on the Western Balkans of 5 March 2008 (COM(2008)0127), which outlines a range of measures for supporting the countries in the region in their efforts towards EU integration and for deepening our relations with them, whether in the areas of trade, energy, education and/or research; believes that such measures should include also the Stabilisation and Association Agreements with Serbiathe countries of the Western Balkans that have yet to sign such an agreement, and calls on all Member States to overcome their reservations in this respect;
Amendment 27 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the progress made in the political dialogue between the government and the opposition, particularly the consensus among political parties on the legislative agenda related to European integration, which is reflected in the fact that the leader of the largest opposition party has become the chair of the Parliament’s National Council for European Integration;
Amendment 50 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that it is desirable, in accordance with the Broadcasting Law adopted in November 2005, to uphold the independence of public broadcasting from state bodies, give free rein to existing diversity of opinion and, in the process, prevent other media from being obstructed as a result of government meddling; urges the authorities to ensure public compliance with EU and Council of Europe standards on countering the resurgence of “hate speech”, particularly in the media, against neighbouring EU Member States;
Amendment 80 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the efforts byof the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to maintain good relations on the northern border with Serbia and Kosovo and to guarantee effective scope for cross-border movementcontribute to regional stability and play a constructive role in the international effort to secure the final status of Kosovo, particularly the steps taken by it to provide support for the present and future EU missions in the region;
Amendment 87 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that further investment is needed in developing the country’s infrastructure links with its neighbours, which would contribute to the economic development and stability of the region as a whole, and calls on the Government rapidly to complete the remaining rail link between Skopje and Sofia;
Amendment 93 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that, in the years since independence, close economic relations have developed between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and GreeceEU member states Greece and Bulgaria, that Greece is now the largest investor and trading partner and that Greece, and both can provide significant support for coping successfully with the process of accession to the European Union;
Amendment 110 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that, at world level, most other117 states have in fact[...] recognised this state under the constitutional name of 'Republika Makedonija', but that the European Union and the United Nations take as their starting point the 1993 interim agreement with Greece, which, for international use, lays down the temporary designation 'former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia', and calls on both parties to reach a final agreement on this bilateral issue as soon as possible with the help of ongoing mediation by the United Nations, under the direction of Mr Matthew Nimetz, and expresses the hope that this name issue will play no role in any decision on relations with NATO;
Amendment 137 #
2007/2268(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a (new). Supports the efforts of the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to establish joint committees on education and history with neighbouring EU member states to review possible discrepancies and misinterpretations of history that may cause disagreements and urges the authorities to promote the joint celebration of Macedonia’s common cultural and historic heritage with its neighbours;
Amendment 8 #
2007/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that Member States are also responsible for improvingthe good functioning of their national insurance systems in relation to new EU legislation regarding the reasoned offer/reply procedure and legal expenses borne by the victims,
Amendment 20 #
2007/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that pre-contractual information on motor insurance shcould include information concerning the option to take out legal expenses coverage, and that consumers who do not want to take out this insurance should have the option to declare that they are aware of the possibility of taking it, but have declined to do so;
Amendment 25 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the urgent need for the international community to analyse what strategic and conceptual misjudgements have contributed to the current situation in Afghanistan, including an honest assessment of both the current military strategy and the strategy for civil reconstruction; concludes that a major shift of strategy is necessary as peace, security and development will only prevail if the spiral of violence is brought to an end, if the prevailing military solution is replacsupported by reinforced civil reconstruction efforts, and if, as a result, the confidence of the Afghan population is restored; considers in particular that ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ is politically counterproductive because reconciliation and consolidation of peace cannot be imposed militarily from the outside but have to be developed inside Afghanistancould be perceived as counterproductive if the military pressure on the insurgents is not matched by a strengthened political process through which the Afghan authorities reach out to all segments of the population that recognise the Constitution and lay down their weapons;
Amendment 49 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the main problem facing the country is restoring security; notes that Afghanistan’s security problems are more complex than just a war on terror and therefore they require more thanboth a military and a political solution; points out that security is a prerequisite for the rule of law, which in turn creates an atmosphere conducive to human development, and that strengthening the rule of law can serve as an important means to advance the freedom of people to exercise choices and enhance their capacity to live meaningful and healthy lives;
Amendment 50 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the commitment expressed in the Afghanistan Compact ‘to work towards a stable and prosperous Afghanistan, with good governance and human rights protection for all under the rule of law’; takes the view that in the absence of clear priorities or sequencing the Compact should have defined guidelines on how to achieve these ambitious goals, and stresses, therefore, the need for donors to ensure that their programmes are aligned with these priorities at the central and provincial levels and that the resources allocated are appropriate and effectively disbursed;
Amendment 54 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the urgent need to develop a balanced and sustainable approach to security sector reform (SSR), providing for a professional national army and police force; is concerned about the fact that the different approaches and focus of the main actors in the SSR have resulted in a situation where the development of the army is more advanced than that of the police, and both of these are more advance; stresses that the Afghan judicial system is in dire need of investment and thant the justice systemre is an urgent need to focus on upgrading its capacity and capability;
Amendment 69 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to redefine the role of the provincial reconstruction teams (PRTs) as a result of the wider role of the military, which is increasingly overlapping with the mandates of civilian aid agencies, causing significant friction; calls on EU Member States that operate PRTs in Afghanistan to strengthen their coordination and exchange best practices with a view to establishing a common approach to civilian-military operations in the country; is convinced that the goals of humanitarian organisations, which operate on the basis of neutrality, independence and impartiality, and those of the military are not compatible; strongly believes that the PRTs should concentrate on specific objectives related to security, training and working with the Afghan police and military, and supporting the reach of the central government into insecure areas;
Amendment 96 #
2007/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its deep concern about the ever-expanding cultivation and trafficking of opium which has serious political and national security implications in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries; stresses that the opium economy has become a source of corruption and undercuts public institutions, particularly those in the security and justice sectors; since there is no obvious solution, and since repressive measures aimed at crop eradication have not produced the expected results, calls on the international community and the Afghan government to develop a long-term strategy primarily aimed at comprehensive rural development, including the establishment of the necessary infrastructure and functioning administrative institutions; welcomes the increased dialogue between the Afghanistan, Iran and the international community on ways to curtail opium production and export;
Amendment 17 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
However, the aggregate value of contracts awarded for additional works or services may not exceed 530% of the amount of the original contract.
Amendment 18 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 50 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Contracts relating to arms, munitions and war material awarded by contracting authorities operating in the field of defence are excluded from the scope of the Government Procurement Agreement (hereinafter "the Agreement") concluded at the World Trade Organization. With respect to the other contracts covered by this Directive, these may be exempted from the application of this agreement on the basis of Article XXIII thereof. Should contracting authorities wish to invite non- EU bidders in such an absence of a regulated international trade environment, this should be done on the basis of reciprocal equitable and fair market access.
Amendment 53 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
Amendment 106 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 - paragraph 2 - point b
Article 20 - paragraph 2 - point b
b) when, for technical reasons, or for reasons connected with the protection of exclusive rights, the contract may be awarded only to a particular economic operator.
Amendment 111 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 - paragraph 5 - subparagraph 2
Article 20 - paragraph 5 - subparagraph 2
However, the aggregate value of contracts awarded for additional works or services may not exceed 530% of the amount of the original contract.
Amendment 119 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 3
Article 30 - paragraph 1 - subparagraph 3
Amendment 139 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2002/22/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Amendment 140 #
2007/0248(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Directive 2002/22/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
(aa) Paragraph 2 is deleted
Amendment 19 #
2007/0198(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Cooperation at regional level between Member States and neighbouring countries with a European perspective should be promoted so as to ensure stability and security of supply, as well as the effectiveness of networks at that level.
Amendment 27 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Member States should promote cooperation at regional level, and monitor the effectiveness of the network at that level. Several Member States have already put forward a proposal that would allow fulfilling this objective.
Amendment 28 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Member States should foster regional cooperation with the possibility to designate a regional coordinator in charge of facilitating the dialogue between all national competent authorities. Furthermore, as regards the issue of connecting new power plants to the grid, this should be foreseen in due course and in an effective manner.
Amendment 29 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) In order to ensure proper implementation of the 2nd energy package, the Commission should assist those Member States which encounter problems in this field.
Amendment 58 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 5b
Article 5b
Amendment 60 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. In order to ensure the independence of transmission system operators, Member States shall ensure that as from [date of transposition plus one year]: vertically integrated undertakings have to comply: -either with the provisions of Articles 7, 7a, 7b and 7c; or -with the provisions of Articles 7a, 7b and 7c. In the case that the transposition of the provisions of Articles 7a, 7b and 7c proves insufficient in obtaining a high level of liberalisation and thereby complying with the objectives of Articles 7 by [date of transposition plus six years], a decision shall be taken on the implementation of Article 7, on a proposal by the Commission, adopted by the Council and the European Parliament. In the case of compliance with the provisions of Articles 7, 7a and 7b, Member States shall ensure that as from [date of transposition plus one year]:
Amendment 61 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 - point (d) a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 - point (d) a (new)
(6a) In Article 8, paragraph 1, the following point shall be added after point (d): "(da) in carrying out tasks of a transmission system operator, ensure that the benefit of the region it is operating in is duly taken into account; without prejudging shareholders' rights related to investment profitability and equity needs, operational and investment decisions taken by a transmission system operator shall be consistent with the Community- wide and regional investment plans pursuant to Articles 2c and 2d of the Regulation and shall facilitate market development, market integration and optimize socio-economic welfare gains at least at regional level."
Amendment 62 #
2007/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6 b (new)
Article 1 – point 6 b (new)
Directive 2003/55/EC
Article 8 – paragraphs 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i, 4j (new)
Article 8 – paragraphs 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i, 4j (new)
Amendment 50 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 5a
Article 5a
1. Member States' authorities and regulators shall cooperate among themselves for the purpose of integrating their national markets at least at the regional level. In particular, Member Statesthey shall promotensure the cooperation of network operators at a regional level, and foster the convergence and consistency of their legal and regulatory framework. The geographical2. When cooperation between several Member States at regional level encounters significant difficulties, following the joint request of these Member States the Commission may, in agreaement with all Member States covncerned by regional cooperations shall be in line with the definition of geographical areas by the Commission in accordance with Article 2h(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity1. ___________ 1 OJ L 176, 15.7.2003 p. 1, designate a regional coordinator. 3. The regional coordinator shall promote at regional level the cooperation of regulatory authorities and any other competent public authorities, network operators, power exchanges, grid users and market parties. In particular, he shall: (a) promote new efficient investments in interconnections. To this end, he shall assist TSOs while elaborating their regional interconnection plan and contribute to the coordination of their investments decisions and, where appropriate, of their open season procedure; (b) promote the efficient and safe use of the networks. To this end, he shall contribute to the coordination between TSOs, national regulatory authorities and other competent national public authorities with the elaboration of common allocation and common safeguard mechanisms; (c) submit a report every year to the Commission and the Member States concerned on progress achieved in the region and on any difficulty or obstacle that may hinder progress.
Amendment 54 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4
Article 1 – point 4
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensure the independence of transmission system operators, Member States shall ensure that as from [date of transposition plus one year] vertically integrated undertakings have to comply: - either with the provisions of Articles 8, 8a and 8b; or - with the provisions of Articles 8a, 8b and 8c. In the case that the transposition of the provisions of Articles 8a, 8b and 8c proves insufficient in obtaining a high level of liberalisation and thereby complying with the objectives of Article 8 by [date of transposition plus six years], a decision shall be taken on the implementation of Article 8, on a proposal by the Commission, adopted by the Council and the European Parliament. In the case of compliance with the provisions of Articles 8, 8a and 8b, Member States shall ensure that as from [date of transposition plus one year]:
Amendment 59 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 9
Article 9
1. Each transmission system operator shall be responsible for: (a) ensuring the long-term ability of the system to meet reasonable demands for the transmission of electricity, operating, maintaining and developing under economic conditions secure, reliable and efficient transmission systems with due regard to the environment, and promote energy efficiency and research and innovation notably with respect to ensuring penetration of renewables and dissemination of low carbon technology; (b) contributing to security of supply through adequate transmission capacity and system reliability; (c) managing energy flows on the system, taking into account exchanges with other interconnected systems. to that end, the transmission system operator shall be responsible for ensuring a secure, reliable and efficient electricity system and, in that context, for ensuring the availability of all necessary ancillary services insofar as this availability is independent from any other transmission system with which its system is interconnected; (d) providing to the operator of any other system with which its system is interconnected sufficient information to ensure the secure and efficient operation, coordinated development and interoperability of the interconnected system; (e) ensuring non-discrimination as between system users or classes of system users, particularly in favour of its related undertakings; (f) providing system users with the information they need for efficient access to the system. (fa) ensuring that the benefit of the region it is operating in is duly taken into account. Without prejudging shareholders' rights related to investment profitability and equity needs, operational and investment decisions taken by a transmission system operator shall be consistent with the Community-wide and regional investment plans pursuant to Articles 2c and 2d of Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 and shall facilitate market development, market integration and optimize socio-economic welfare gains at least at regional level. 2. TSOs shall elaborate a ten-year network development plan at least every two years. They shall provide efficient measures in order to guarantee system adequacy and security of supply. 3. The ten-year network development plan shall in particular : (a) indicate to market participants the main transmission infrastructures that ought to be built over the next ten years; (b) contain all investments in relation to which an implementation decision has already been taken and identify new investments for which an implementation decision has to be taken in the next three years. 4. In order to elaborate this ten-year network development plan, each TSO shall make a reasonable hypothesis about the evolution of generation, consumption and exchanges with other countries, and shall take into account existing network investment plans at regional and European levels. Each TSO shall submit in due time the draft to the competent national body. 5. The competent national body shall consult all relevant network users on the basis of a draft for the ten-year network development plan in an open and transparent manner and may publish the result of the consultation process, in particular possible investment needs. 6. The competent national body shall examine whether the ten-year network development plan covers all investment needs identified in the consultation. The authority may oblige the TSO to amend its plan. 7. A competent national body for the purposes of paragraphs 24, 25 and 26 may be the national regulatory authority, any other competent national public authority or a network development trustee constituted by TSOs. In the latter case, TSOs shall submit the drafts of the statutes, of the list of members and of the rules of procedure to the approval of the competent national public authority. 8. If the TSO rejects the implementation of a specific investment listed in the ten- year network development plan to be executed in the next three years, Members States shall ensure that the regulatory authority or any other competent national public authority is competent to take one or other of the following measures: (a) to request the TSO to execute, by all legal means, his investment obligations using his financial capacities; or (b) to invite independent investors to tender for a necessary investment in a transmission system and, in so doing, may oblige the TSO : - to agree to financing by any third party, - to agree to building by any third party or to build the new assets, and - to operate the new asset. The relevant financial arrangements shall be subject to the approval of the regulatory authority or any other competent national authority. In both cases, tariff regulation shall allow for revenues that cover the costs of such investments. 9. The competent national public authority shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of the investment plan. 10. TSOs shall be obliged to establish and publish transparent and efficient procedures for non-discriminatory connection of new power plants to the grid. Those procedures shall be subject to the approval of national regulatory authorities or any other competent national public authority. 11. TSOs shall not be entitled to refuse the connection of a new power plant on the grounds of possible future limitations to available network capacities, such as congestion in distant parts of the transmission grid. The TSO shall be obliged to supply the necessary information. TSOs shall not be entitled to refuse a new connection point on the sole ground that it will lead to additional costs linked to the necessary capacity increase of grid elements within close range of the connection point.
Amendment 67 #
2007/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/54/EC
Article 22 c – paragraph 3 – points (b), (c) and (d)
Article 22 c – paragraph 3 – points (b), (c) and (d)
(b) to carry out in cooperation with the national competition authority investigations of the functioning of electricity markets, and to decide, in the absence of violations of competition rules,, of any appropriate measures necessary and proportionate to promote effective competition and ensure the proper functioning of the market, including virtual power plants; (c) to request any reasonable information from electricity undertakings relevant for the fulfilment of its tasks; (d) to impose effective, appropriate and dissuasiveartially impose, where necessary, proportionate and consistent sanctions to electricity undertakings not complying with their obligations under this Directive or any binding decisions of the regulatory authority or of the Agency;